Drone Pilot (locals only) Job at CDR Companies, Perry, FL

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  • CDR Companies
  • Perry, FL

Job Description

CDR Maguire Inc., a national engineering and emergency management firm, is seeking a certified Drone Pilot to support aerial data collection and analysis for various projects, including disaster response, debris management, and environmental monitoring. The Drone Pilot will operate unmanned aerial systems (UAS) to capture high-resolution imagery, video, and other data while ensuring compliance with FAA regulations and safety protocols. This role requires a skilled professional with experience in drone operations, data collection, and equipment maintenance, ideally in environmental or disaster management contexts.

Essential Functions:

  • Check drones before a flight to ensure safe and proper operations.
  • Analyze weather forecasts to ensure safe flights.
  • Document pre- and post-flights logs.
  • Monitor drones during flight.
  • Plan drone flight routes.
  • Navigate drones along designated paths.
  • Gather information or produce aerial photographs, as needed.
  • Perform equipment testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
  • Familiar with data capture of video, photogrammetry and LiDAR
  • Perform work using DJI Matrice 300 RTK Drone

Requirements

  • Associates or Bachelor’s degree.
  • Remote Pilot Certificate from the FAA.
  • 4+ years of experience working as a drone pilot.
  • Experience with Search and Rescue Missions
  • Experience with ESRI products
  • Keen attention to detail.
  • Excellent electronic and mechanical skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, especially to a diverse range of audiences and settings.
  • The ability to make decisions.
  • The ability to handle multiple tasks while working in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
  • Ability to deal with high pressure
  • Flexible schedule to include late afternoon and evening hours and overtime and weekends as needed to provide support for safety emergencies or incidents that occur after hours or on weekends
  • Ability to travel at least 40% throughout US. Via plane or car.
  • Must have a valid active and clear Driver’s license.
  • Demonstrates the technical safety expertise, coaching ability, and passion for the role
  • Partners and collaborates effectively to create win wins with internal operational partners and external partners
  • Strong relationship building and influencing skills with the ability to balance education vs. accountability

CDR Maguire is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V and EO/AAN/D. Must be able to work in the United States to apply.

Job Tags

Temporary work, Local area, Remote job, Flexible hours, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

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